What happened: Austin Reaves will miss Sunday's matchup at Phoenix due to a left heel bruise, while Cameron Carr has been ruled out with an illness. Collin Sexton is questionable with a right orbital laceration, while Adou Thiero is questionable with a left ankle sprain and Bronny James is questionable due to an illness.
Why it matters: Los Angeles enters Sunday second in the Western Conference at 11-2, riding a seven-game winning streak. Sidelining Reaves removes 24.7 points per game from the rotation as the backcourt navigates several concurrent perimeter injuries on the road.
By the numbers: Reaves has recorded 24.7 points per game and 4.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 12 games. Sexton has recorded 10.3 points per game and 2.6 assists per game in 2026-27 through 12 games, while Los Angeles sits at 11-2 in 2026-27 through 13 games.
What to watch: The Lakers will assess the availability of Sexton, Thiero, and James closer to tipoff in Phoenix. Game time is set for Sunday.